Amed (Diyarbakır) — Investigations continue into the disappearance of university student Gulistan Doku , who went missing in the city of Dersim in Northern Kurdistan, amid ongoing security and judicial operations surrounding the case.

Recent data in the Gulistan Doku file indicates that the investigation has entered a new phase with the ongoing security operation carried out by Turkish authorities under orders from the Erzurum Chief Public Prosecutor's Office.

Security forces had previously detained 15 individuals during a second wave of operations conducted on July 21, before announcing today, Thursday, July 23, the arrest of two more individuals in synchronized operations in the capital, Ankara.

According to statements issued by the Erzurum Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, Emre İzertaş, an employee at ACA Information Systems, and Sefa Karasu were taken into custody this morning under prosecutor-issued warrants.

Digital Forensics Uncover New Data

In an official statement, the Erzurum Chief Public Prosecutor's Office clarified that investigations regarding digital evidence seized during the proceedings uncovered new data linked to Tuncay Sonel, the former governor of Dersim.

According to the prosecution, analysis of digital evidence seized during the investigation uncovered new information linked to former Dersim Governor Tuncay Sonel.

The prosecution emphasized that investigations remain ongoing, noting that digital evidence analysis forms a primary pillar in uncovering the circumstances surrounding Gulistan Doku's disappearance and establishing potential legal liabilities.

New Detention Orders Issued for Earlier Suspects drew significant attention from observers

In connection with these new developments, the prosecution announced that the list of suspects subject to judicial procedures has expanded to include Emre İzertaş and Sefa Karasu, alongside previous suspects Tuncay Sonel, Şükrü Eroğlu, and Gökhan Ertürk.

Although the latter three suspects were already in custody as part of the investigation. New Detention Orders Issued for Earlier Suspects  drew significant attention from observers. This step is seen as an indicator of the continued expansion of the investigation and a re-evaluation of data and evidence that surfaced recently.

Judicial authorities continue their investigation into the Gulistan Doku file,  as investigators continue to examine newly obtained evidence for the results of these new proceedings and what ongoing inquiries will reveal regarding the university student's fate and the circumstances of her disappearance.